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Boston, MA vs Ames, IA

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Highlights

On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in Ames. Boston averages 200 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Ames, Iowa gets 35.7 inches of rain, on average, per year. Boston, Massachusetts gets 47.4 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Ames averages 29.6 inches of snow per year. Boston averages 48.1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Ames, Iowa
Summer High: the July high is around 84.1 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 10.7
Rain: averages 35.7 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 29.6 inches of snow a year

Boston, Massachusetts
Summer High: the July high is around 82.4 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19.2
Rain: averages 47.4 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 48.1 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Ames

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Ames is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Iowa.

6.9 / 10

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Ames, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Boston

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Boston is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Massachusetts.

6.9 / 10

August, June and September are the most pleasant months in Boston, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Boston, MA	Ames, IA
January	36° / 19°	29° / 11°
February	39° / 22°	34° / 15°
March	46° / 29°	47° / 26°
April	57° / 38°	62° / 38°
May	68° / 47°	72° / 49°
June	77° / 57°	81° / 59°
July	82° / 63°	84° / 63°
August	81° / 61°	82° / 61°
September	73° / 54°	76° / 51°
October	62° / 42°	63° / 39°
November	52° / 34°	47° / 27°
December	41° / 25°	32° / 15°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Boston / Ames

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	27 / 30	12 / 7	7 / 5
February	0 / 0	24 / 26	10 / 6	6 / 4
March	0 / 0	19 / 23	12 / 8	5 / 2
April	0 / 0	6 / 8	12 / 11	1 / 1
May	1 / 1	1 / 1	12 / 13	0 / 0
June	2 / 2	0 / 0	11 / 12	0 / 0
July	5 / 5	0 / 0	10 / 10	0 / 0
August	3 / 3	0 / 0	10 / 10	0 / 0
September	1 / 1	0 / 0	9 / 9	0 / 0
October	0 / 0	4 / 7	10 / 9	0 / 0
November	0 / 0	12 / 21	11 / 8	1 / 1
December	0 / 0	24 / 30	12 / 7	5 / 4

July is the hottest month for Boston with an average high temperature of 82.4°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Massachusetts. In Boston, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Boston are June, August and July.

July is the hottest month for Ames with an average high temperature of 84.1°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Iowa. In Ames, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Ames are September, June and August.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Boston with an average of 19.2°. This is about average compared to other places in Massachusetts.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Ames with an average of 10.7°. This is warmer than most places in Iowa.

In Boston, there are 11.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Massachusetts.

In Ames, there are 11.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Iowa.

In Boston, there are 116.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Massachusetts.

In Ames, there are 145.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Iowa.

In Boston, there are 1.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Massachusetts.

In Ames, there are 16.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Iowa.

March is the wettest month in Boston with 4.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.5 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 26% of yearly precipitation and 24% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 47.4 inches in Boston means that it is drier than most places in Massachusetts.

June is the wettest month in Ames with 5.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 41% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 35.7 inches in Ames means that it is about average compared to other places in Iowa.

May is the rainiest month in Boston with 12.4 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 8.9 rainy days. There are 130.0 rainy days annually in Boston, which is rainier than most places in Massachusetts. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

May is the rainiest month in Ames with 12.6 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 6.4 rainy days. There are 108.7 rainy days annually in Ames, which is one of the rainiest places in Iowa. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 48.1 inches in Boston means that it is snowier than most places in Massachusetts.

An annual snowfall of 29.6 inches in Ames means that it is about average compared to other places in Iowa.

January is the snowiest month in Boston with 14.2 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

December is the snowiest month in Ames with 7.5 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Boston, MA vs Ames, IA

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Boston / Ames

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Boston with an average of 19.2°. This is about average compared to other places in Massachusetts.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Ames with an average of 10.7°. This is warmer than most places in Iowa.

In Boston, there are 11.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Massachusetts.

In Ames, there are 11.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Iowa.

In Boston, there are 116.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Massachusetts.

In Ames, there are 145.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Iowa.

In Boston, there are 1.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Massachusetts.

In Ames, there are 16.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Iowa.

An annual snowfall of 48.1 inches in Boston means that it is snowier than most places in Massachusetts.

An annual snowfall of 29.6 inches in Ames means that it is about average compared to other places in Iowa.

January is the snowiest month in Boston with 14.2 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

December is the snowiest month in Ames with 7.5 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Boston / Ames

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Boston with an average of 19.2°. This is about average compared to other places in Massachusetts.January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Ames with an average of 10.7°. This is warmer than most places in Iowa.

In Boston, there are 11.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Massachusetts.In Ames, there are 11.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Iowa.

In Boston, there are 116.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Massachusetts.In Ames, there are 145.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Iowa.

In Boston, there are 1.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Massachusetts.In Ames, there are 16.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Iowa.

An annual snowfall of 48.1 inches in Boston means that it is snowier than most places in Massachusetts.An annual snowfall of 29.6 inches in Ames means that it is about average compared to other places in Iowa.

January is the snowiest month in Boston with 14.2 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.December is the snowiest month in Ames with 7.5 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Boston with an average of 19.2°. This is about average compared to other places in Massachusetts.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Ames with an average of 10.7°. This is warmer than most places in Iowa.

In Boston, there are 11.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Massachusetts.

In Ames, there are 11.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Iowa.

In Boston, there are 116.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Massachusetts.

In Ames, there are 145.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Iowa.

In Boston, there are 1.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Massachusetts.

In Ames, there are 16.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Iowa.

An annual snowfall of 48.1 inches in Boston means that it is snowier than most places in Massachusetts.

An annual snowfall of 29.6 inches in Ames means that it is about average compared to other places in Iowa.

January is the snowiest month in Boston with 14.2 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

December is the snowiest month in Ames with 7.5 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.